Data Destruction: IT Wiping and Disposal

IT equipment such as laptops, PCs and hard drives contain sensitive information and lots of confidential data. Our BS7958 vetted staff offer specialist data destruction services using government approved software, Blancco. We also provide tracking and a clear audit trail and a certificate of destruction, so you know your data is safe. We’ll even re-use and recycle as much of your old IT as possible.

In addition, none of your items will end up in developing countries, giving you a zero to landfill guarantee. For added protection we can physically shred your data bearing items.

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Our data destruction services

Crate recycling collection

IT crate

A crate to hold your items for wiping and disposal.

Cage collection

IT cage

A cage to hold your items for wiping and disposal.

Box Vehicle collection

Clearance

We carry out clearances from your workplace at a time that suits you.

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What can and can’t be collected for data destruction

Commercial IT equipment can hold sensitive data such as financial information and personal data. We collect any data bearing IT equipment such as PCs, laptops, hard drives and USBs. We use specialist wiping software, ensuring your data cannot be accessed by anyone after disposal. 

What can go in?

  • Laptops
  • PCs
  • USBs
  • Hard drives
  • CDs

What can’t go in?

  • Batteries
  • Cardboard packaging

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What happens to my IT & electrical equipment?

IT Cage and Crate
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We provide you with a container to safely store your redundant data bearing IT equipment.

Vetted Box Driver
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Either on a regular frequency or one off our BS7958 vetted staff collect your equipment.

Box Vehicle
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Our secure and tracked vehicles transport your equipment back to our secure IT processing facility

Data Bearing Items
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Once your items arrive, we log each item on a bespoke management system. Each item is assigned a unique asset number and we’ll provide you with an inventory of the items collected.

Data Wiping
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All equipment is data wiped with Blancco data wiping software, to ensure your data is protected.

Certificate of Destruction
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We provide you with a report detailing all equipment disposed of and data-wiped, for complete peace of mind.

IT Component
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Items are assessed for repair and reuse. Working items are sent for reuse. Broken items are disassembled, and the precious metals are recycled and other pieces used to manufacture new equipment.

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Upon request, we can physically shred data bearing items after wiping for added protection.

Data destruction questions answered

  • Our IT crate holds the equivalent of 10 laptops, with a capacity of 90L. Our IT cage has a capacity of 1055L.

  • Hard drives and other data storage components are either securely wiped or physically destroyed to prevent any data breaches before recycling the components.

  • We ensure materials such as mercury, lead, and certain chemicals found in electronics are safely extracted and disposed of in compliance with UK environmental regulations, before the remaining materials are recycled.

  • Yes, Recorra provides certificates of recycling and detailed reports documenting the responsible disposal of your e-waste, ensuring full compliance with the WEEE Directive and helping you meet your corporate social responsibility goals.

  • You can book a single item collection or large clearances using our box vehicles.

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